Jackson County
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Jackson County
Tech in County High School Promotes Mobile Learning
Jackson County, GA – One student watches an instructional video another accesses another class from her smartphone. All of these devices are allowed and welcome. Holly Canup,the media resource specialist at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, is a big fan of the Blended Learning program. “It’s a combination. We’re using a…
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Jackson County
Safer Security for Local School System
The Jackson County School system has implemented a new security system. All visitors must be identified and take a photo before entering the school. Faculty and parents are happy with the extra security.
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Jackson County
5 Things You Need to Know for 9/3/14
Athens - Donations, more donations, extra security at Jackson County Schools and more tonight at 5 on Grady Newsource.
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Archives
Most Staying Home and Off Roads
Most drivers across Athens-Clarke, Barrow and Jackson counties are staying off the icey roads. Minimal accidents, no power outages are making for a quiet day in.
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Archives
UPDATE: Icy Road Alerts
ATHENS, GA - Reports of ice and road closures in Athens. Check out where you shouldn't drive today.
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High School Sports
High School Football Playoffs
Here’s a look at the upcoming high school football playoff games for Northeast Georgia. Stephenson High School (8-2) at Flowery Branch High School (7-3) Clarke Central High School (7-3) at Mays High School (7-3) North Oconee High School (7-3) at Woodward Academy (8-2) ML King High…
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Jackson County
Alcohol Referendum Is A No Go For Nicholson
By: Ashley ShahAhmadi Betty and Lester Beauchamp have been married for fifty-seven years and Nicholson has been their home all those fifty-seven years. “I was raised, grew up in this little cabin you’re looking at,” says Lester. Their family business 2 Cuzin’s Cafe, sits right off Mulberry Street- right…
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Jackson County
Alcohol Changes in Jackson County
No lines and a short wait. Early voting began at 8 o’clock this morning in Jackson County. The big issue on the ballot this election: alcohol. Lori Wurtz, elections supervisor for Jackson County said that when there’s an alcohol referendum on the ballot they see more voters. Nicholson and Pendergrass…
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Jackson County
Hall County Escapee
-Athens, Ga Police in three counties are trying to track down a man whose runaway escapades have caused quite a stir recently. Joseph D. Jackson is the man authorities are looking for. He currently has charges that range from minor misdemeanors to theft by taking. However, there is one…
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Athens-Clarke County
Update: Athens Airport Tower Closing
Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…